In a thrilling overtime finish, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead in the second round of the playoffs. Leon Draisaitl scored the game-winner after receiving a spectacular pass from Connor McDavid, who had been quiet for most of the game. The Oilers managed to capitalize on a power play opportunity later in overtime, securing their sixth consecutive comeback victory in the postseason. Earlier in the game, the Golden Knights struck first with Victor Olofsson’s power-play goal, but the Oilers responded with a surge in the second period, scoring three quick goals.

Despite facing a 1-0 deficit after the first period, the Oilers rallied to take control with goals from Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane, only to see the Golden Knights claw back with timely strikes from Alex Pietrangelo and William Karlsson. The match was marked by a controversial no-call against Viktor Arvidsson, which left Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy frustrated. With Game 3 set for Saturday night in Edmonton, the Golden Knights seek to rebound after their playoff-winning streak of 42 games when scoring three or more goals came to an end.